Unlock the full potential of your browser: Learn how to activate Windows 10 Timeline on Firefox and Chrome!
Are you tired of constantly switching between tabs and apps on your Windows 10 PC? Look no further than the power of the Windows 10 Timeline feature. And now, you can even access Timeline from your favorite browsers, including Firefox and Chrome. In this article, we will show you how to unlock the full potential of your browser and learn how to activate Windows 10 Timeline on Firefox and Chrome.
What is Windows 10 Timeline?
Windows 10 Timeline is a feature that was introduced with the April 2018 Update. It is a powerful tool that lets you jump back to previous activities on your PC and resume where you left off. You can even see what you were doing on other devices that are connected to your Microsoft account.
Windows 10 Timeline keeps track of your activity for up to 30 days, including web pages you have visited, documents you have opened, and files you have worked on. With Timeline, you can easily switch between tasks, pick up where you left off, and stay organized.
Accessing Windows 10 Timeline from Firefox and Chrome
To start using Timeline from your browser, you need to install an extension. Both Firefox and Chrome have official Timeline extensions that can be downloaded from their respective extension stores. Here’s how to do it:
Firefox
- Open Firefox and click on the menu button (three lines in the top right corner).
- Click on “Add-ons and Themes”.
- In the search box, type “Windows Timeline”.
- Click on the “Add to Firefox” button next to the Windows Timeline extension.
- Click on “Install” to start the installation process.
- Once the installation is complete, click on “Restart”.
Chrome
- Open Chrome and go to the Chrome Web Store.
- In the search box, type “Windows Timeline”.
- Click on the “Add to Chrome” button next to the Windows Timeline extension.
- When prompted, click on “Add extension” to start the installation process.
Activating Windows 10 Timeline from Firefox and Chrome
Once you have installed the extension, you can start using Windows 10 Timeline from your browser.
- Open Firefox or Chrome and click on the Timeline icon (a clock with an arrow pointing upwards) in the toolbar.
- Log in with your Microsoft account if prompted.
- You should now see your Timeline history, which includes your recently opened documents, web pages, and more.
- To resume an activity, simply click on the item you want to open.
Conclusion
Windows 10 Timeline is a powerful feature that can help you stay organized and boost your productivity. And now that you can access it from your favorite browsers, there’s no reason not to start using it today. With just a few clicks, you can unlock the full potential of your browser and start using Windows 10 Timeline to jump back to previous activities on your PC and resume where you left off.
Workers in the US and around the world spend several hours daily on their computers. With so much work done in that period, it’s easy to lose track of what we did a day or a week ago.
Thanks to the April 2018 update Windows 10 now ships with a unique Timeline feature. This feature is like an activity log for all activities you have carried out on your PC.
Think of it as a record of everything you’ve done in the past on your computer, stored for your retrieval. It records activities across programs, games and other apps in your Windows machine.
Sadly, only Microsoft Edge is currently supported. Chrome and Firefox are out in the cold. But there’s a workaround!
Activate Windows Timeline for Chrome and Firefox
First, you have to activate the Timeline feature on your Windows machine. Due to the recent GDPR laws, the Timeline feature doesn’t come pre-activated on your device. Hence, you must give your express permission before you can use it.
Go to “Settings” on your Windows device. Next, click on “Privacy.”
This screen shows a couple of new options. Select “Activity History.”
On this page there is a toggle button to switch the feature on and off. Under the “Collect activities” header switch on the button that says “Let Windows collect my activities from this device.” As soon as it is on, the Timeline feature begins to log your activities. Note that you must have a Microsoft account registered on the device to use this feature.
To test this feature, press the key combination Win + Tab. It will take you to the page of all your activities. Here you can scroll, search and filter all your Windows activities.
Sync Chrome and Firefox Activities
This method uses a third party application to allow Windows to log your Firefox and Chrome activities. As Windows 10 doesn’t include any native support, this is the only option left to use this feature.
Download the Windows Timeline Support extension for Google Chrome. The plugin is still in beta stage but works perfectly for this function.
Open the plugin on your browser taskbar. Since you are opening it for the first time, you will see a prompt asking you to sign in with your Microsoft credentials. Take care to sign in to the same account you use on your PC or this won’t work.
A new tab will open requesting that you give the extension/plugin some permissions. Click “Yes” to accept and close the tab. Now you are set.
Go to the plugin on your browser taskbar. The plugin will now show a couple of new options to help you control your Chrome Timeline feature. You can also log out of your Microsoft account.
That’s all! Now you can see all your Chrome and Firefox activities listed in the Windows Timeline.
Bringing It All Together
The Windows Timeline feature is a powerful productivity helper that blends in the personalization of your PC with seamless multitasking.
With the ultimate aim of integrating and personalizing your PC experience across all your devices, Timeline will surely be staying a while on the Windows platform. Give it a try and boost your productivity today.
Nicholas Godwin is a technology researcher who helps businesses tell profitable brand stories that their audiences love. He’s worked on projects for Fortune 500 companies, global tech corporations and top consulting firms, from Bloomberg Beta, Accenture, PwC, and Deloitte to HP, Shell, and AT&T. You may follow his work on Twitter or simply say hello. His website is Tech Write Researcher.
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